The Spirit (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2008, The Spirit is an action, comedy, thriller and fantasy film directed by Frank Miller, running about 103 minutes. “Down these mean streets a man must come. A hero born, murdered, and born again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Rookie cop named Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces from the shadows of Central City. The Octopus, who kills anyone unfortunate enough to see his face, has other plans; he is going to wipe out the entire city.
Who’s in it. The Spirit stars Gabriel Macht as The Spirit / Denny Colt, Scarlett Johansson as Silken Floss, Samuel L. Jackson as Octopus and Eva Mendes as Sand Saref, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Spirit has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $39M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spirit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spirit tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spirit (2008)?
- In US, The Spirit is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Spirit worth watching?
- The Spirit holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spirit?
- The Spirit stars Gabriel Macht, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendes and Paz Vega.
- When was The Spirit released?
- The Spirit was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.